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Entry-Level Trades Apprentice

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

Kittery, MEFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kittery, ME
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program develops employees into skilled industrial-trades journeymen and women through four years of hands-on skills training, trade theory, and college academics. Participants train under qualified journeymen and women while supporting repair and modernization of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered attack submarines. The program requires no experience to apply and includes paid training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Trades

Qualifications

US CitizenshipSecurity and Suitability RequirementsPhysical Ability to Perform Duties

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Apprentice Program

The Apprentice Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires zero experience to apply and consists of four-years filled with hands-on skills training along with trade theory and college academics under the guidance of qualified trade journeymen and women.

About the Program

The program is designed to develop motivated employees to become highly skilled journeymen and women in the industrial trades while supporting the repair and modernization of US Navy nuclear powered attack submarines. Participants work full time (80 hours per two-week pay period), are paid during all required training, and are provided with all training materials. Promotions occur at two-year intervals to the intermediate and journey levels provided performance meets or exceeds pre-defined requirements. Credit may be given for previous experience and/or college training. Benefits start on your first day and include 4 hours of annual and 4 hours of sick leave for every two-week pay period worked. A pension retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) and optional employer subsidized health and life insurances, and more!

Applicants must be a US citizen, satisfy the security and suitability requirements of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and be physically able to perform the duties of the position for which they are selected. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is an equal opportunity employer.

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